Celje Pivovarna Laško Re-enters Champions League Competition
Celje Pivovarna Laško has secured its return to the Champions League after a three-year absence. The Slovenian champions’ participation was confirmed following a decision by the administrative committee on November 11th. Slovenia last represented the league in the 2023/24 season, where Celje competed in the elite league and concluded with 14 losses in its group matches.
This season marks a significant change to the Champions League format. The organizing association has expanded the competition to include 24 teams, an increase from the previous 16. Ten teams – Barcelona, PSG, Magdeburg, Veszprém, Kolstad, Kielce, Sporting from Lisbon, Dinamo Bucharest, Aalborg, and Zagreb – had previously secured their places.
Celje Pivovarna Laško’s inclusion represents a notable return to European competition. The club’s participation will contribute to the increased competitiveness of the Champions League league. Further details regarding the group stage allocation will be announced by the organizing body.
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This is fantastic news for Slovenian handball and a well-deserved return to the top level of European competition.